Lionel Messi has said that while he wants to stay with Barcelona "as long as possible," he does not want to be tied to a long-term contract at the Camp Nou and wants to see the team remain competitive.
El Pais(h/tAS) reported the Argentinian has a clause in his contract that gives him the option of leaving at the end of each season for free.
In an interview with Sport, Messi said confidentiality agreements prevent him from discussing the clauses in his contract. He continued:
"What I can say is that I want to be at Barcelona as long as possible.